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Politics

CQ MoneyLine –

Posted on 20. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Congressional Quarterly MoneyLine provides needed campaign finance information and guidelines.  It is also a great source of news regarding campaigns and campaign accounts.  The articles posted provide insight into the races that are competitive and the races that may … Continue reading →

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Cook Political Report –

Posted on 18. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

A top resource for political insiders is the Cook Political Report.  They provide insight and analysis on State and Federal races.  A quick look at their breakdown indicates that Republicans are expected to achieve gains in both House and Senate … Continue reading →

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Political Atlas –

Posted on 17. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Congressional Quarterly has a political atlas that provides election results for Congress and Presidential results by district.  The atlas also provides a breakdown of the 2010 races for Senate and the House. To visit the Political Atlas, please click here: … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Senate Polling –

Posted on 14. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The race for United States Senate in Pennsylvania has drawn a great deal of attention from pollsters.  The only problem is that every poll seems to yield a different result.  Polling data this far in advance of elections have historically … Continue reading →

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CQ Energy & Climate –

Posted on 26. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Congressional Quarterly-Roll Call Group launched the CQ Energy & Climate newsletter.  This service provides coverage of energy and environmental issues facing the government.  Bill tracking is one feature of the service that should prove to be invaluable.  Schedule information … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Bill Passes –

Posted on 22. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The healthcare bill passed the house with a 219-212 vote.  This will be a major issue in the 2010 election cycle and is sure to launch many legal challenges.  A second bill regarding student loan programs is still waiting to … Continue reading →

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NRSC Raises $4.6 Million –

Posted on 21. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The National Republican Senatorial  Committee raised $4.6 million in February.  This outpaced the Democrats committee which brought in $4 million.  The Republican committee has $1.4 million less in cash on hand than the Democrats. To read a Congressional Quarterly article, … Continue reading →

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Murtha Seat Competitive –

Posted on 19. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

A recent poll indicates the special election for Murtha’s seat will be a competitive race. http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2010/03/poll-shows-competitive-race-in.html   Jim Sutliff

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Congressional Quarterly Election Map –

Posted on 19. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

For a look at Senate and House races visit the CQ election map. Congressional Quarterly Election Map: http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=183#maps   Jim Sutliff

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Financial Reform Lobbying –

Posted on 17. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Financial reform lobbying efforts are heating up in Washington this week.   The financial legislation is over 1,300 pages and the mark-up of the bill is expected to start next week. To read an article in The Hill, please click here: … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Lobby –

Posted on 15. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The natural gas lobby is pressing for incentives to encourage utilities to switch to natural gas.  Coal supporters are defending their position and The Hill has a good article on the matter. To read The Hill article, please click here: … Continue reading →

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Corker Financial Reform –

Posted on 15. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Financial reform is on the radar screen this week in Washington D.C. and the bill is nearly 1,200 pages.  Senator Corker is working on passing the bill with Senator Dodd of Connecticut. To read the Roll Call article, please click … Continue reading →

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Measuring Poverty –

Posted on 14. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Congressional Quarterly reports that the federal government is changing the way it measures poverty.  It will take into account in-king benefits and taxes on the working poor. http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=weeklyreport-000003306355   Jim Sutliff

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Financial Reform Bill Deadline –

Posted on 13. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Financial Reform Deadline Set – http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/86367-finance-reform-deadline-set Jim Sutliff

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